Maintenance Engineer

Stirling Warrington; Hanley; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Healthcare plan

Annual leave 301 hours

Overtime enhanced

Job summary

Stirling Warrington Limited is seeking a Maintenance Electrician to join its established manufacturing site in Barnsley. The role focuses on maintaining and improving the reliability of production equipment, reducing downtime and supporting automated machinery across a busy facility.

The ideal candidate will hold a Level 3 electrical qualification or equivalent, with industrial experience, strong fault-finding skills and a proactive, hands-on approach.

Qualifications

• Recognised Level 3 electrical qualification or equivalent desirable.
• Experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive and reactive electrical maintenance.
• Diagnose electrical faults and respond to machinery breakdowns.
• Support automated production machinery including CNC equipment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement to enhance reliability.
• Work safely with production and engineering colleagues.
• Develop technical skills through ongoing training.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Industrial machinery experience

Problem-solving

Proactive hands-on

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 electrical qualification

Tools

CNC equipment experience

Automation systems

Job description

Maintenance Electrician

Barnsley £48,158.45 Overtime Benefits Panama Shift Pattern

Are you an experienced Maintenance Electrician looking to join an established manufacturing business offering excellent earning potential, a supportive working environment and genuine opportunities for training and development?

We’re recruiting for an established manufacturer operating a busy, automated production facility. This is an excellent opportunity for an electrically qualified engineer to join a stable team, working with a varied range of industrial machinery and automation systems.

The Role

Working as part of the site engineering team, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving the reliability of production equipment, helping to minimise downtime and keep operations running efficiently.

Key responsibilities include:

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance and reactive electrical maintenance.

• Diagnosing electrical faults and responding to machinery breakdowns.

• Maintaining and supporting automated production machinery, including CNC equipment.

• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability and performance.

• Working safely and collaboratively with production and engineering colleagues.

• Developing your technical skills through ongoing training and development.

What We’re Looking For

• A recognised Level 3 electrical qualification, apprenticeship or equivalent is desirable.

• Previous experience in an industrial, manufacturing or engineering environment.

• Good electrical fault-finding and problem-solving skills.

• Experience working with industrial machinery, automation or control systems.

• A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Candidates from a range of backgrounds will be considered, including food manufacturing, steel, defence, military engineering and other industrial environments.

Salary &; Benefits

• £48,158.45 basic annual salary.

• Panama shift pattern covering days and nights.

• Enhanced overtime rates: 1.5x on Saturdays and 2x on Sundays.

• Regular overtime opportunities to increase your earnings.

• 301 hours of annual holiday allowance.

• Pension scheme with 3% employer and 5% employee contributions.

• Simplyhealth healthcare plan.

• Occupational health checks.

• Production and operations bonus scheme worth up to £1,000.

• Long-service awards, starting after one year.

• Dedicated training and development budget to support your progression.

Why Apply?

Join a well-established manufacturing business with a positive working environment, a stable engineering team and investment available to help you develop your skills. You’ll gain exposure to a diverse range of automated machinery while benefiting from a competitive salary, enhanced overtime and a strong overall package.

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